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Alpine Formula 1 boss Bruno Famin has admitted the team locking out the last row of the grid at the
The Enstone-based squad entered the 2024 season prepared for a tough start with their new A524 car, a plan that played out during the opening weekend in Bahrain, where Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly ended as the slowest drivers. Team principal Famin expressed surprise at their poor qualifying performance, admitting they anticipated difficulties but not to this extent. Alpine has identified areas for improvement and has upcoming upgrades planned to address the issues with the car. The main challenge faced was the lack of traction, especially evident in Bahrain’s slow corners where good traction is crucial. Following the disappointing start, Alpine made changes within the technical organization, aiming to boost creativity and agility within the team to enhance development. Famin believes that their current restructuring will lead to improvements in both the short term and for the future, ensuring that potential in the A524 car will lay the groundwork for success in the upcoming 2026 regulation overhaul.
